Aramid Flame Retardant Fibre

Aramid flame retardant staple fibres, not processed for spinning

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 5503 11 10 (Aramid Flame Retardant Fibre) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), which requires a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC) from an accredited laboratory of the exporting country to confirm the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes. This obligation flows from General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy and applies to all textile and textile articles at the bill-of-entry stage.

What this is

HSN code

5503 11 10

Chapter

55 · Man-made staple fibres

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, General Note 10 — hazardous dye compliance, Chapter 55

Customs documentation

Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from accredited lab
Test report from Textile Committee or CSRTI
ITC (HS) policy compliance from DGFT

Compliance steps

1
Before shipment, obtain a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from an accredited laboratory of the exporting country, or a valid test report from the Textile Committee (TC) or Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute (CSRTI), certifying the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes. This document must be uploaded in e-Sanchit and presented at the bill of entry.
General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023
2
Verify whether the country of origin qualifies for the azo-dye testing exemption. Imports from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom are exempt from azo-dye testing only; all other origins must furnish a conforming PSIC or valid test report or face consignment detention at the port of entry.
General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming that the country-of-origin azo-dye exemption eliminates the PSIC requirement entirely. The exemption covers azo-dye testing only; a consignment from an exempt country still requires a PSIC or test report addressing all other prohibited hazardous dye parameters under General Note 10. Presenting a test report that addresses only azo dyes for a non-exempt origin, or omitting the PSIC altogether in reliance on the exemption list, exposes the consignment to detention and demurrage pending rectification.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 5503 11 10 require BIS certification?

No, aramid flame retardant staple fibres are not within the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, with a mandatory Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate covering hazardous dye absence under General Note 10.

Is a PSIC still needed if the consignment originates from the EU or Australia?

The exemption for EU, Australia and other listed countries applies only to azo-dye testing; a PSIC or valid test report from TC or CSRTI covering other prohibited hazardous dye parameters under General Note 10 remains mandatory per DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023.

What happens if the PSIC is missing at the time of filing the bill of entry?

Customs out-of-charge will not be granted without the PSIC or valid test report uploaded in e-Sanchit; the consignment is liable to detention, with demurrage and ground rent accruing until the compliant document is furnished or the goods are re-exported.

Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.